Physics in Nuclear Medicine Physics in Nuclear Medicine by Drs. Simon R.

Physics in Nuclear Medicine by Drs. Simon R. Cherry, James A. Sorenson, and Michael E. Phelps provides current, comprehensive guidance on the physics underlying modern nuclear medicine and imaging using radioactively labeled tracers. This revised and updated fourth edition features a new fullcolor layout, as well as the latest information on instrumentation and technology. Stay current on crucial developments in hybrid imaging (PET/CT and SPECT/CT), and small animal imaging, and benefit from the new section on tracer kinetic modeling in neuroreceptor imaging. Whats more, you can reinforce your understanding with graphical animations online at along with the fully searchable text and calculation tools. Master the physics of nuclear medicine with thorough explanations of analytic equations and illustrative graphs to make them accessible.Discover the technologies used in stateoftheart nuclear medicine imaging systems Fully grasp the process of emission computed tomography with advanced mathematical concepts presented in the appendices.Utilize the extensive data in the daytoday practice of nuclear medicine practice and research.Tap into the expertise of Dr. Simon Cherry, who contributes his cuttingedge knowledge in nuclear medicine instrumentation. Stay current on the latest developments in nuclear medicine technology and methods New sections to learn about hybrid imaging (PET/CT and SPECT/CT) and small animal imaging.View graphical animations online at where you can also access the fully searchable text and calculation tools.Get a better view of images and line art and find information more easily thanks to a brandnew, fullcolor layout.The perfect reference or textbook to comprehensively review physics principles in nuclear medicine.